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Activity Guide 73 Destinations. Countless Adventures. WHAT WILL YOU DO NEXT? WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/PARKS | (314) 615-4FUN Parks Advisory Board Ernestine Shivers-Jones, Chair Diane Christy Robert Muckler Angela Hilzinger Don Zykan Gary Otten Gerry Sander County Council Hazel Erby District 1 Sam Page District 2 Tim Fitch District 3 As the days grow warmer, our parks reach the pinnacle of Rochelle Walton Gray District 4 their popularity. Our dedicated St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Lisa Clancy District 5 Department staff has been working hard to prepare for spring and summer Ernie Trakas District 6 visitors. Mark Harder District 7 We are especially excited to be introducing new fishing programs in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our region’s participation in the Urban Fishing Program. The federal government initiated the program in 1969 with the goal of bringing the pleasure of fishing to urban communities. Our Mission A special Family Fishing Day will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on May 4 at Suson and Bella Fontaine parks. The MDC will stock the lakes To provide high quality parks, facilities, and with fish for this free event. recreation services that enhance residents’ St. Louis County Parks and Recreation will also hold Discover lives through responsible and effective Nature Fishing programs that will include lessons for all ages. These events will be held on June 1 at Tilles Park, July 13 at Bee Tree Park and Aug. 10 at management of resources. the North County Recreation Center. The classes are free and bait and tackle will be provided. Park Watch This year’s popular Mud Mania, featuring a mud pit and obstacle Park Watch is a program to bring park visitors, park neighbors course for children, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 28 and 9 a.m. and St. Louis County Parks staff together to ensure safety and the to 4 p.m. June 29. Tickets are $10 a person and can be purchased in advance highest quality of facilities and services. through a link on our County website or by calling (314) 615-4386 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you see suspicious activities, vandalism or problems within a A new feature at Faust, Jefferson Barracks and Laumeier St. Louis County park, please call the Park Watch Hotline at (314) Sculpture parks allows visitors to take a digital tour of the parks’ historical 615-ISEE (4733) or (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri). You elements. While strolling through the parks, visitors can use their smart may remain anonymous. phones to scan information codes along the way to learn more about homes, barns, monuments and other features. These attractions follow the openings in recent years of the To contact a Park Ranger call (314) 615-8911. To report a crime in Pavilion at Lemay recreation center and pool, and the Aquatic Center at the progress or a medical emergency, call 911. North County Recreation Complex. Swimming lessons are available at our rec centers. Please report only! Do not take action to intervene or attempt to Of course, County Parks and Recreation will again offer a wide correct a problem. This is the responsibility of St. Louis County compliment of summer activities, including numerous camps to keep Parks Rangers and the St. Louis County Police Department. children engaged and occupied during their summer break from school. I also encourage a visit to our dog park at Queeny Park. This five-acre space offers pets and their human friends a place to romp.The park Accessibility includes dog agility courses and water features. For accommodations you may need to make a program For history buffs, we have assembled a compelling exhibit, accessible, or to receive this Activity Guide in an alternate format, “Looking Back from 75: The Liberation of Northwestern Europe.” This call (314) 615-4386 or (800) 735-2966 TTY (Relay Missouri). special exhibit reflects on the liberation of the region from Nazi tyranny 75 Advance notice of 48 hours (two business days) is needed for years ago. It runs through Dec. 30 in the Old Ordnance Room at Jefferson sign language interpreters. Requests for Braille requires more Barracks Park. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. time. Management has the right to deny admission for health and And please see the Special Events section of this guide for a safety issues. schedule of concerts at Faust Park and the dates of our Food Truck Fests at various County parks. Each of our 73 St. Louis County parks is a treasure and makes Job Opportunities an invaluable contribution to the quality of life of Interested in working for St. Louis County Parks? Call the County residents. I have made the enhancement opportunity hotline at (314) 615-JOBS (5627) or visit our website and promotion of our parks a priority of my at stlouisco.com/personnel/jobsearch. administration. I hope you will join my family and me as we enjoy the terrific amenities and activities St. Louis County Parks offers fair and equal employment, at our St. Louis County parks this spring and conditions of employment, and promotional opportunities for all summer. persons without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, Yours very truly, sex, national origin, age, disability/handicap condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors. Steven V. Stenger Follow Us St. Louis County Executive Contents What’s Inside... At a Glance Calendar 4 Affton Community Center 46 Food Truck Fest Special Events 6 St. Vincent Community Center 47 Page 7 JB Blast Kids Korner 10 Kennedy Recreation Complex 48 Page 7 Summer Camps 12 Greensfelder Rec. Complex 49 Adults-Only Events Page 9 Volunteer Programs 18 North County Rec. Complex 50 Children’s Garden Club Page 11 Aquatics 20 Pavilion at Lemay 51 Aquatic Special Events Great Outdoors 23 Gen. Daniel Bissell House 52 Page 21 Medley 28 Fort Belle Fontaine 53 Swimming Lessons Page 22 PARK LoCAtioNS 30 Jefferson Barracks Museums 54 Wedding Sites Page 18 Educational Programs 32 St. Louis Carousel 55 Fishing Information Exhibits & Exhibitions 34 Historic Faust Park 56 Page 26 Field Trips Scouts & Youth Programs 35 Frank Lloyd Wright House 57 Page 33 Sports 36 Laumeier Sculpture Park 58 Pickleball Open Play Page 38 Dance 39 Location Guide 33/30 Hikes Program ACC Affton Community Center Health, Wellness & Fitness 40 Page 59 GRC Greensfelder Rec Plex KRC Kennedy Rec Plex Young at Heart 43 NCR North County Rec Plex STV St. Vincent Community Center PAL The Pavilion at Lemay Photography Policy Additional Copies St. Louis County Parks staff occasionally Additional hard copies of this Activity takes photographs of participants in park Guide are available in our Clayton office programs, classes or events for marketing or at any of our Recreation Complexes. purposes. Please feel free to let our staff For the location nearest you, visit www. Get an up-to-date rainout status for know if you do not want your photo or stlouisco.com/parks.An electronic, pools, dog park and events. Updated your child’s photo taken and/or used for searchable version of our Activity Guide after significant weather changes. Call the purpose of marketing. Community can also be found on our website! (314) 615-RAIN. members are also welcome to submit their own photos via our Facebook page or via email to [email protected]. You can register for most of our programs online at www.stlouisco.com/parks! Look for this symbol that indicates which programs have online registration and payment options available. stlouisco.com/parks l (314) 615-4FUN 3 Calendar of Events 13 Children’s Egg Hunt 4 Basketball Skills & Drills Camp March STV...............................................10 NCRC...........................................37 2 Children’s Garden Club Jurassic Egg Hunt 5 Build a Bat House Sherwood’s...................................11 NCRC...........................................10 Cliff Cave Park..............................24 9 South County Flea Market Night in the Wild 9 Food Truck Fest ACC..............................................28 Lone Elk Park...............................23 Bella Fontaine.................................7 Women on the Western Frontier South County Flea Market 10 Art Fair (10-12) Jefferson Barracks Park...............32 ACC..............................................28 Laumeier.........................................8 10 Free Family Day 14 Free Family Day 11 Pioneer Crafts for Kids Laumeier.........................................8 Laumeier.........................................8 Faust Park....................................10 13 Tot Time Themed Geo-Poker 12 Thornhill Open House St. Louis Carousel........................10 Faust Village................................23 Faust Park......................................6 17 St. Paddy’s Day Float 17 Tot Time 14 Food Truck Fest Meramec River.............................25 St. Louis Carousel........................10 Tilles Park.......................................7 22 Vino + Video Trail Watch 15 Tot Time Laumeier.........................................9 GRC..............................................17 St. Louis Carousel........................10 23 Re-enactor & Military Collectors 20 trail Crew 17 Farm Friday Pavilion at Lemay.........................28 Greensfelder Park.........................17 Suson Park...................................10 Themed Geo-Poker Basketball Skills & Drills Camp 18 Thornhill Open House Queeny Park................................23